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We witnessed four parties toproping directly through the shuts on "Espresso," "Caffeine," "Bushwacked," and "The Hunger." When told it would be best to place their own draws/gear to preserve the anchors, their response was, "Yeah, we know." Another party responded, "my girlfriend only weighs 100 pounds and that won't wear the anchor much." But the practice continued on to other climbs for the remainder of the day. Better to hammer the shuts closed or replace the shuts with chains to discourage abuse of the anchors. Although, the party on "Bushwacked" took the time to thread their rope through the Fixe rings in order to TR directly through the anchor.

Caffeine, Americano, Cappuccino, Espresso, what's the differencio??? The anchors are still being abused. For that matter, the anchors on ALL these climbs, and more, show significant wear/grooving to prove it. Echo Cliffs deserves better than this!!

Was working Kona today (with spectacular lack of success). Looking over to the anchors on Caffeine caused me to shudder. Two nice guys and a girl has been top roping it just before I got on Kona (and they were top roping, properly, of slings, not the hooks). But once their slings were off the hooks I could see how bad they were. Obviously I was on a different route, so I was looking from several feet to the left, but I don't think I would top-rope off these, slings or no, and I know for sure I would not let my kids or wife do so. Grim. I'd replace them, but I'm afraid I'd botch the job. I've been climbing since 1982, but I've never placed a bolt. I'd be happy to chip in the money for the shuts and to belay and support someone who knows what he or she is doing. Ideally someone who has their shite dialed can school me on the nuances of bolt extraction, placement, and maintenance. There are several I'd be willing to address on routes I'm working or my kids are working. The hooks on Caffeine look like a time bomb.